Kim Jong-un adds new title: general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party | South China Morning Post

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was named general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party, state media reported on January 11, 2021. It came during the country’s first ruling party congress since 2016 when Kim became the party’s chairman. His new title is considered a symbolic move to bolster his authority amid growi…

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